Be it Christmas, New Years, birthdays or birthing, nothing says “special occasion” quite like the resounding pop of a bottle of bubbly being opened, that first-pour froth and those magical, …
Comfort Food (and some wine)
It’s cold outside and I am pretty sure we are all quite over the Christmas excesses. Early morning starts in the cold and dark leave us feeling somewhat low and …
Eat Local
A Winning Recipe – Salmon, Chanterelles and Wine By: Lynette Jarrett At this time of year, Vancouver Islanders are blessed with a seasonal food combination that pairs beautifully with our …
Cowichan Wine Festival 2018
Enjoyable events relating to food and drink pack our beautiful island’s summer social calendar. My advice, to take full advantage of what’s out there, is to PLAN AHEAD! …
It’s Blueberry Season
Berries don’t come any fresher than when hand-picked or bought directly from a farm. And berry picking with your kids is way more fun than work, given such farms often …
Foraging Local Shellfish
One great thing about Vancouver Island is the yearly availability of seasonal food. There is not much to harvest in the garden this time of year, but what about the …
Easter Bunny Fun at Merridale
Easter Bunny Fun at Merridale Cidery By: Lynette Jarrett Any three-day weekend is a great opportunity for more family time. Especially when it’s Easter and the Easter Bunny is threatening …
A Celebration of (Reasonably Priced) Island Wines!
There’s been lots of talk on the grape vine among BC residents, supporting a movement to buy more local wine. I have always bought Vancouver Island and BC wines. But …
Sooke Breweries and Victoria Beer Week 2018
Craft Brewery Hot Spot Lynette Jarrett The tiny burg of Sooke is hitting the news with the opening of yet another craft brewery. Yup, although the population of Sooke is …
Let’s Cook with Beer
If you’re a beer lover, chances are that what you love in your glass, you will love cooking with as well. If you have a recipe that requires wine, …